Thomas Dimitroff is confident in his quarterback Matt Ryan.

A year ago, Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff shipped a raft of draft picks to the Browns for the right to pick Julio Jones. Though he now has fewer picks this year, Dimitroff told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently that he would make such a move again if he had to.

This is a big offseason for Thomas Dimitroff. With 18 unrestricted free agents to contend with and no picks in the first round of the upcoming draft, the Falcons general manager has his work cut out for him.

The Lions are willing to move cornerback Alphonso Smith and have shopped him to at least one team, a league source said Saturday.

Happy Friday, everyone. Before rushing out to get those last-minute Mother’s Day gifts (that’s right, we’re talking to you), here’s a look at what’s on tap for your NFL.com perusal today:

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, in concert with head coach Mike Smith, has unearthed some gems who have paid big dividends this season.

Rich McKay, Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith came together to assemble a team built in the image of hustle, and the Falcons are living up to it.

The Falcons are showing some significant interest in a pair of standouts from Los Angeles. Atlanta GM Thomas Dimitroff, head coach Mike Smith, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton will work out UCLA DT Brian Price and USC DE Everson Griffen on Saturday morning.

I had the chance recently to watch two spirited practices at Atlanta Falcons training camp, chatting with owner Arthur Blank, GM Thomas Dimitroff, coach Mike Smith and a number of players in the process. I left Flowery Branch with a good feel for the 2009 Falcons.

The Falcons are suddenly thin at wide receiver.

The Chiefs and Broncos are adopting many of the philosophies of Bill Belichick, but can they achieve a similar degree of success?

Prospects who can play multiple positions and fill a variety of roles have always carried extra value in the draft, but those qualities are becoming even more important as the game evolves.

Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff told AtlantaFalcons.com on Friday that the team is seeking to trade the rights of suspended QB Michael Vick.

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff sees a lot of similarities between Tom Brady and his own QB, Matt Ryan.